Average rent in Malabar - La Perouse, NSW — 2026

Malabar - La Perouse sits in the Randwick local government area, 13km from the Sydney CBD, with a population of around 10,610 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $535/week — above the New South Wales state median of $424/week. 37% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$535/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
10,610

ABS 2021

Median age
44
Distance to Sydney
13 km
Households renting
37%
Separate houses
46%
Flats / apartments
39%
Born overseas
31%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Randwick

Renting in Malabar - La Perouse

Malabar - La Perouse commands one of the higher rent points in New South Wales, with the typical renter paying $535/week — about 26% above the state median of $424/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (60% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (46%). The renter cohort is smaller but rent itself tends to be sticky — there's typically less turnover than in higher-density nearby suburbs. Population sits around 10,610, the median age is 44, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Malabar - La Perouse is 13km from Sydney. If you're searching here, expect longer search times and tighter inspection windows than denser markets nearby.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Malabar - La Perouse?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Malabar - La Perouse, NSW was $535. The live figure at the top of this page reflects what RenterSay users have reported more recently. State-wide rent indices suggest the 2021 number is by now well behind current asking rents — use it as a baseline, not a quote.
How does Malabar - La Perouse rent compare to New South Wales?+
The New South Wales state median weekly rent was $424 at the 2021 Census, while Malabar - La Perouse came in at $535 — 26% above. Malabar - La Perouse sits 13km from Sydney, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 46% separate houses and 39% flats).
Which suburbs near Malabar - La Perouse have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Malabar - La Perouse's $535/week (ABS 2021): Googong, Oran Park, Mulgoa - Luddenham - Orchard Hills. On the higher end, you've got Terranora - North Tumbulgum, Wolli Creek, Hunters Hill - Woolwich. Just remember that cheaper rent doesn't always mean better value — commute times, transit access, and the actual condition of the housing stock matter too. You can add to the live picture for your area using the rent submission form below.

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